Zuidoost

Amsterdam

Amsterdam Southeast featuring a river or creek and boating
Amsterdam Southeast which includes cycling as well as a couple
Amsterdam Southeast which includes boating and heritage architecture
Amsterdam Southeast which includes shopping and night scenes as well as a large group of people
Amsterdam Southeast featuring a garden

For big entertainment, visit this multicultural district, home of the Amsterdam ArenA, Heineken Music Hall and the forested Gaasperpark where you can enjoy watersports.

In Zuidoost, catch a headlining international act at Heineken Music Hall, go horseback riding, canoeing or sailing at Gaasperpark or watch a football game at the Amsterdam ArenA. Zuidoost (Southeastern) is one of the most multicultural districts in Amsterdam and has recently become a hub for shopping and entertainment.

During the 1960s, Zuidoost was the site for a trial development of modern high-rise apartments surrounded by parks and plenty of public space, a very different aesthetic from the historic crowding of 19th-century townhouses. However, its distance from the city center and its cheap real estate meant that it was largely populated by migrants. It became a sort of ghetto. Visit today to appreciate how reinvestment has rehabilitated the area, providing economic and living centers in the southeast, particularly along ArenA Boulevard.

Here find the Heineken Music Hall, where some of the best international acts, from Beyoncé to Radiohead, perform. Watch an IMAX movie at the Pathé cinema or cheer on the teams playing in the Netherlands’ largest football stadium, Amsterdam ArenA. Soccer aficionados can even take a 1-hour tour of the stadium.

Shoppers will love exploring Amsterdam’s largest market area, the open-air Amsterdamse Poort mall, open Monday to Saturday. On Mondays and Thursdays in the car park, mingle with the multicultural crowd and taste street food at the stalls of the fashion, electronics and farmers’ markets. Next to the Heineken Music Hall, find the huge center for interior design and furniture, Villa ArenA Woonmall.

The whole district has pockets of greenery and parkland, but the best for recreation and forest walks is the 410-acre (166-hectare) parkland surrounding the artificial lake Gaasperplas. In the Gaasperpark nature reserve, try horseback riding and watersports, such as canoeing, fishing and sailing. Typical for the Netherlands, there are many bicycle tracks. During summer, camp overnight in the park.

Time your visit to enjoy one of the festivals held regularly in Zuidoost in warmer months, showcasing everything from hip hop to jazz. Don’t miss the huge Kwaku festival which features football, performances by famed DJs and even literature awards.

Zuidoost is a 20-minute train ride from the center of Amsterdam.


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Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard

Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard

3 out of 5
Hoekenrode 1, Amsterdam, North Holland
The price is P5,171 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P5,171
P6,283 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
Nice & Convenient
"Nice and conveniently locatec."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam / Arena Boulevard
citizenM Schiphol Airport

citizenM Schiphol Airport

4 out of 5
Jan Plezierweg 2, Schiphol
The price is P6,719 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,719
P7,746 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Schiphol. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,131 reviews)
"Easy option for when you need to sleep at Schiphol airport. It’s walkable, easy check in and they even offer breakfast ready to go if you have to catch a very early morning flight. A+."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

citizenM Schiphol Airport
Hotel Casa Amsterdam

Hotel Casa Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is P6,128 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,128
P7,446 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay at Casa. The rooftop patio is beautifu!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel Casa Amsterdam
Best Western Amsterdam

Best Western Amsterdam

3 out of 5
Voorburgstraat 250, Amsterdam
The price is P4,780 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P4,780
P5,807 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Pleasantly surprised!
"I was impressed with the hotel. It was better than I was expecting. Breakfast was good and there was lots of choice. Self-check in and out was new to me, but it worked well and was very convinient. When we arrived in the room, we were missing the espresso machine we had paid extra for. A quick trip ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Best Western Amsterdam
Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam

4 out of 5
Amstelvlietstraat 4, Amsterdam
The price is P6,542 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P6,542
P7,948 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews)
"A lovely hotel close to metro so you’ll be in central in less than 15 minutes. Staff were very friendly and happy to help"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam
Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam

5 out of 5
Dam 9, Amsterdam
Fully refundable
The price is P19,089 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
P19,089
P23,193 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amsterdam. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Stay was too short"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
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Other neighbourhoods around Zuidoost

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Amsterdam East

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Amsterdam East. Passenger Terminal Amsterdam is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Molukkenstraat Stop or Soembawastraat Stop to see more of Amsterdam.

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De Pijp

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.

De Pijp
World Trade Center which includes city views and a city

Amsterdam South

Spend some time visiting places like Van Gogh Museum while getting to know Amsterdam South, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Boelelaan - Vrije Universiteit Stop or Parnassusweg Stop to see more of the area.

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Skinny Bridge which includes a small town or village, a bridge and a river or creek

Weesperbuurt

If you're spending time in Weesperbuurt, check out sights like Royal Theater Carre or Magere Brug and hop on the metro to see more the city at Weesperplein Station or Korte 's-Gravesandestraat Stop.

Weesperbuurt
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De Weteringschans

While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Paradiso or Holland Casino, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.

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Oude Pijp

While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.

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